My First Blog

For some strange reason I have asked to "blog" for AGN Media, because I don't even know what a blog is unless it's giving your opinion about something.

This is my third attempt to write something, since I am technologically-challenged. But this version will be shorter than the others I attempted.

I have lived in Amarillo since July 1974 and have worked at KFDA-TV, KVII-TV, and the Amarillo Globe-News. I served as Randall County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, from 12-4-1979 until 12-31-2002. I was the Director of the Buffalo Sports Network from April 2003 until Feb. 2011.

So, you have either watched me on television, read my stories, listened to me on radio, had a wedding perfomed by me, had a traffic ticket in my court, or had a case tried in my court. Please do not hold any of those things against me.

I am a life-long Republican, but I have many Democrat friends. We agree to disagree, but I fervently believe you need to listen to both sides of an issue before making a decision. You don't compromise your principles, but sometimes you can find compromise. I have voted for some Democrats in the past, but not many and never on the national level. There are some GOP'ers I do not vote for.

I will give my opinions on matters of local, regional, and national interest, but I do not believe we will always agree.

One thing I do believe is about my love and support for the folks in Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. Although I claim Fort Worth as my hometown, Amarillo is my home now and will be forever. (We have burial plots here!)

Here are my thoughts for now. Amarillo High lost two great servants recently - Athletic Trainer Buce King and retired asst. football coach George Cobb. Both I have interviewed for my radio broadcasts and both were unique personalities. Both gentlemen were dedicated to AHS. Rest in peace, gentlemen!

I even miss Father Joe Tash. even though I only went to St. Thomas for funerals, I loved and respected this great man of God!

Others I miss are Roy Wilson (a fellow Kiwanian). He did great work for Meals on Wheels. What a fine and gracious lady was Abbie Madden. I know "Big Wales" misses and so does the city. What a shame on the loss of the two teenagers orginally from Africa.

It just shows you you never know when your final day on Earth is, so just live it like there was no tomorrow. Make an impact on one person's life and you can be pleased with yourself.

It's not much to start, but I will try to get better, whether it be sports, politics, news, or giving kudos to people. I hope the readers won't tell me to "blog off."